Maker Mela is an all-ages showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness; organized by Somaiya Vidyavihar and RiiDL. It is a celebration of people who make things, and a place where people can meet likeminded A-Class innovators. It is a non-commercial event and is free for the public to attend. The grounds will be filled with booths on which invited makers can show off their projects, there will be speaker sessions and workshops throughout the day for attendees to make things of their own.
The speaker sessions will be by:
Tanmay Bakshi
Child Prodigy & Youngest IBM Watson Developer
Akash Manoj
Creator, Silent Heart Attack Prediction Device
Ada Yonath
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Paula Mariwala
Founder & Co-President, Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs India
Ananda Shankar Jayant
Padma Shri Awardee, renowned Bharatnatyam dancer
Saket Modi
CEO, Lucideus Technologies
Makers ranging from artisans to ‘jugaadu’ auto-mechanics, from scientists to robotics experts to farmers—of all ages and backgrounds who are excited to share their inventions and collaborate with others will be present there.
The dates are 11th -13th of January, 2018.
Venue: Somaiya Vidyavihar, Mumbai.
We invite you all to be a part of this wonderful adventure of MakerMela 2018!
Student Convener Details:
Rebecca Biju: 979932032
Parshva Barbhaya: 9322334353